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So-called “herbal ecstasy” is actually a number of different products that are sold at convenience stores, liquor stores, gas stations, etc., that claim to be chemical alternatives to the banned substance MDMA (ecstasy). These substances come in a number of different forms:   Pill Capsule Powder Herbal tea Liquid Smokable product These products go by […]

The term inhalant covers any intoxicating chemical vapor that produces mind-altering effects when inhaled. These substances are not abused in other ways, such as smoking, eating, or snorting. In most cases, these substances are not intended for human consumption. They chemicals used as cleaners, paint, or in mechanical applications. One survey found that over 1,400 […]

Ambien is a prescription medication designed to help people with insomnia sleep better. When a person becomes physically dependent on Ambien and tries to stop using it, they may often experience withdrawal symptoms. This page will help you to understand the withdrawal symptoms associated with Ambien and how long they last. In addition, this page […]

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that synthetic cannabinoids are a number of mind-altering chemicals that are manmade. They are either sold as liquids that are vaporized and inhaled in e-cigarettes and other similar devices, or they are sprayed on dried plant material in order to be smoked. They are often referred to as […]

Dextromethorphan (DXM), which goes by a number of street names including D, dex, skittles, red devil, DM, tussin (e.g., for Robitussin), triple C, and Robo (Robitussin again), is the active ingredient in many nonprescription medications designed to treat chronic or problematic coughing. These medications include very familiar names, such as NyQuil, Robitussin, and Vicks Formula […]